Morristown Beard School is a co-ed 6-12 school in Morristown, NJ, providing IEP support, therapeutic services, and individualized learning.
Morristown Beard School (MBS) is a co-educational, nonsectarian middle and upper school (grades 6-12) in Morristown, NJ. Emphasizing a culture of support and collaboration, MBS is designed to meet individual student needs through dedicated Special Education programs, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), developmental support, and therapeutic services.
The school provides a structured, innovative academic environment with an average class size of 14 and a faculty where 72% hold advanced degrees. The robust curriculum features advanced courses in sciences, mathematics, and humanities, complemented by extracurriculars such as Robotics, Engineering, arts, and athletics, catering to diverse learning profiles.
MBS maintains a 50% acceptance rate, with 20% of students receiving financial aid. The purpose-built campus fosters exploration and learning. The admissions deadline is December 20th. For information regarding grade-specific tuition or to schedule a tour, please contact the admissions office directly.
At a Glance
Grades6-12
Students612
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$52,210
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.1891
DeadlineDec. 20
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1891 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $52,210 |
| Tuition Notes | Fall 2024 Tuition: Middle School - $49,970 Upper School - $52,210 |
| Total Students | 612 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Robert Mitchell |
| Admissions Associate | Sarah Ellerton |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 20 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $31,100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 31 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
2-D Art and DesignBiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryComputer Science AEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and CompositionEuropean HistoryFrench Language and CultureGerman Language and CultureMacroeconomicsPsychologySpanish Language and CultureStatisticsUnited States Government and PoliticsUnited States HistoryShow More (1)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · Field Hockey · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Rock Climbing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Winter Track · Show More (5) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Architecture Club · Calligraphy Club · Community Service Club · Crimson Design · Crimson Sun · Debate · Drone Club · Dungeons and Dragons · Eco Team · Engineering Club · Fashion Design · Future Business Leaders of America · Gardening Club · Glow Club · Habitat for Humanity · Lotus · Math Club · Model UN · Photography Club · Ping Pong Club · Quiz Bowl · Step Club · The Wilderness Club · UNICEF · Show More (8) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Acting · Architecture Design Studio · Art History · Ceramics · Chorus · Contemporary Percussion Ensemble · Dance · Dance Ensemble · Digital Fabrication · Digital Graphic Design · Digital Illustration · Digital Storytelling · Drama · Electronic Music Composition · Glass Design · Jazz Band · Jewelry Design · Makers Space · Metal Design · Music Production · Music Theory · Musical Theater · Photography · Piano Skills · Printmaking · Stagecraft · String Ensemble · Studio Art · Studio Recording · Tap · Technical Theater · Show More (15) · Hide |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | hubs.ly/Q022kQ8r0 |
| Average SAT Score | 1250 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
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